Geordie Shore star featured three times in the villa – but did you notice?

GEORDIE Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio has revealed that he's secretly popped up in this year's Love Island.

Since shooting to fame on the MTV reality show in 2012, Ricci, 36, has changed careers and now DJs for a living.

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Ricci's latest tune with Josh Goodwill, featuring Daniel De Bourg, has played in the background of three episodes of this year's summer Love Island.

The northern lad took to Instagram to celebrate.

Sharing a clip of his song playing during an episode of Unseen Bits, Ricci said: "Blown away by how much “Happy Place” has resonated with people but to be played for the 3rd time on love island lastnight is unreeeeeel.

"thanks again @loveisland @itvxofficial @itv YOUS rock man ps gotta be some sorta record?"

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Fans rushed to the comments section to share the love.

One said: "Well done Ricci. You deserve everything."

"It does work really well on that show xx," another chimed in.

A third added: "What a great song."

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Ricci appeared on Geordie Shore between series two to five, and his romance with Vicky Pattison was one of the biggest storylines.

He returned for season 13 and then again for the reunion last year.

The star went on to appear in other reality shows including  in 2014 - shortly after he split from Vicky.

He was also one of the famous faces who took part in Celebrity Big Brother in 2014.

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